Ever wondered how modern rifle action designs and crafts are made? You want to know more about the firing pin function, and how the bolt locks up? This YouTube video is a must-watch. Eric Cortina, a top F-Class shooter from Cortina Precision, interviews Jim Borden. Jim Borden is an engineer whose Borden Accuracy produces some of best rifle actions made. This is one the best video interviews with Eric Cortina. The video will teach you a lot. The video is over two hours long, so you might want to watch it in segments over several days. The interview has been praised by viewers for its wealth of information. Gunsmith Alex Wheeler said: “I consider Jim to be a friend, even though we’ve never met. One of the few guys who really understands actions. You’d be surprised at how few there are. At least in my opinion, he was the first timed-action out there with a good ignition. It was a fantastic interview. I hope he brings him back on again.” “Agreed. Jim is very knowledgeable and does a great job with his actions. This [Cortina] Interview with Jim Borden is excellent.” — Jud96 I really like Jim’s reasons for why ductility in an action is so important. Particularly in critical areas where surfaces are formed at 90 degrees, such as the area where bolt lugs and bolt body meet. This interview contains a lot of useful information.” — Jackie Schmidt. “I’ve enjoyed Erik’s informative interview videos. I agree that this interview with Jim Borden was the best. I learned a great deal. Thank you Erik and Jim!” – Alexander-M Regarding Jim Borden and Borden accuracy
Jim began shooting high-power silhouette and benchrest competitions in the mid-1970s, while working as an engineer for a Fortune 500 firm. In the early 80s, he started building rifles first for himself and later for others. Jim is a gunsmith, machinist and registered mechanical engineer. He has also worked as a project manager, hunter and benchrest competitor. Jim has won 11 National Championships and set 10 world records in benchrest competition. He was inducted into the Benchrest Hall of Fame. Jim served six terms as the President of the International Benchrest Shooters. Jim runs Borden Rifles/Borden Accuracy along with his wife Joan and sons Jim Junior, John, Andrea Mecca, and son-in law John (Mike), Mecca. Jim is a talented photographer. Below is an eagle photo taken by Jim Borden. Borden Accuracy — A Success Story
Borden Accuracy/Borden Rifles is a long-time supplier of precision hunting and benchrest rifles. Jim began his own gunsmithing business while competing in Benchrest and High Power silhouette competitions. Jim started his business in 1987 while working weekends and nights at P&G. Jim and Joan took on the business full-time, in 1995. In 1999, the business expanded with the construction of a new Springville, PA facility. Jim Jr. and John were also added to the staff. Andrea Mecca, daughter of John Mecca, joined the company in January 2000 as a machine operator. Jim and his company began producing Rimrock hunting and benchrest actions in 2001. In 2006, they added Timberline and Borden Alpine actions. These actions are manufactured in a modern manufacturing facility that has three CNC vertical machining centres, one CNC lathe, two CNC turning centers, a manual kneemill, a surface grinding machine, a cylindrical grinding machine, and a wire EDM. For more information, visit BordenRifles.com or call 570-965-2505. You can also send an email to info [at] Bordenrifles.com.
